SCBWI Carolinas 2020 Book Shop
Welcome to the SCBWI Carolinas 2020 Conference Book Shop! Below are a great selection of titles by the conference presenters and faculty, as well as some of QRB's favorite writing and illustrating craft books.
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A Newbery Honor Book
"An irresistible Southern narrator—a literary descendant of Scout Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird." —Newsday
The eagerly anticipated followup to the Newbery honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Three Times Lucky
Humor and action abound in the next Mo & Dale Mystery—follow-up to the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller Three Times Lucky
The heart-warming conclusion to the beloved Mo & Dale Mysteries by Newbery Honor author Sheila Turnage featuring the most shocking case yet!
A must-have for every baby's bookshelf.
What color is your mood?
On a really good day, Jamie feels purple like the first bite of a juicy cold plum.
And with a crayon in his hand, Jamie eases into a green feeling--like a dragon dancing through a jungle made of green jello.But when his brothers push him around and make fun of his drawings, Jamie feels like a dark gray storm brewing.
From bestselling author Frances O’Roark Dowell comes a fresh and accessible guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!
If you’ve written anything, ever, you’re already a writer—so, congratulations!
Twenty Kids. Twenty points of view. One rambunctious, brilliantly conceived novel that corrals the seeming chaos (c’mon, TWENTY points of view!) into one effervescent story.
Sixth grade is a MOST confusing time. Best friends aren’t friends anymore. Worst enemies suddenly want to be partners in crime.
Sam Graham wants a cell phone to help him with his research, but when his parents say no, he has to come up with another way to keep all the info he needs in his pocket in this hilarious fifth chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.
Here are the facts: Sam Graham is an information man. But to get information, you need to do research.
Sam Graham is a mystery man. But when there are no mysteries to solve, Sam comes up with a plan to find one in this hilarious fourth chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.
Sam Graham loves solving mysteries.
Sam the Man wants to earn some money and he’s got a cluck-worthy plan in this endearing chapter book that’s the first in a new series from Frances O’Roark Dowell.
Sam the Man needs a job. His sister gets twenty bucks a pop for mowing people’s lawns.
Here's what you need to know about Phineas L. MacGuire, boy-scientist extraordinaire, aka Mac:
1. He's allergic to purple, telephone calls, and girls, and can prove it.
2. He's probably the world's expert on mold, including which has the highest stink potential.
3. He does not have a best friend.
Edgar Award–winning novelist Frances O’Roark Dowell explores the shifting terrain of middle-school friendship in this follow-up to the beloved The Secret Language of Girls. Kate and Marylin are smack dab in the middle of middle school—seventh grade—and they know they can never be best friends like they used to be.
In the old days, when Kate had no interest in romance, she never cared what other people thought. Now, it appeared, love was turning her into a rotten human being.
Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend, Marylin, about this. But Marylin is no longer her best friend. Or is she?
Fans of Pax and A Dog’s Way Home will love this heartwarming story of a girl living in a shelter and the homeless dog she’s determined to reunite with his family, now available in paperback.
A rich, southern voice tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders, the lightning strike that turns their world upside down and the true meaning of lucky.
Nate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once!He'd like to win a prize, get picked first, call a coin toss right, even!
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, A Dog's Way Home is an unforgettable tale of the many miles, months, and mountains that divide two loyal friends—but that can't possibly keep them apart.
The witches, beasties, goblins, and Royals return in this spellbinding conclusion to New York Times best-selling author Megan Shepherd’s Grim Lovelies duology.
Ever since she discovered her affinity for magic, seventeen-year-old Anouk has been desperate to become a witch.
"A magical dash through the streets of Paris. Part caper, part fairy tale, part opulent witch society, you'll be swept away by all of it.
For fans of Libba Bray, this first book in a gothic suspense trilogy is inspired by H. G. Wells's The Island of Dr. Moreau and has been hailed by New York Times bestseller Carrie Ryan as having "beautiful writing, breakneck pacing, a pulse-pounding mystery, and an irresistible romance."
"Deserves a spot on the shelf next to the most beloved children's classics—yes, even The Secret Garden." —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
A hilarious book for new dads and their little loved ones to share and enjoy!
Sasha loves to shoot hoops and ride her bike. Those are her favorite things to do. But she also enjoys her Nana's yummy treats. One day, Sasha learns her Nana has diabetes and can no longer eat the tasty snacks they have baked together over the years. With quick thinking, Sasha comes up with a clever plan to help her Nana become more active and healthy.
Sarah is forced to take a summer poetry class as penance for trashing the home of a famous poet in this fresh novel about finding your own voice.
Sarah’s had her happy ending: she’s at the party of the year with the most popular boy in school.
"Elizabeth Dulemba seamlessly melds a coming-of-age story to the reality of life in a single-industry town. This is a book that sings." - Betsy Bird, School Library Journal blog A Fuse #8 Production
From New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen comes a lilting lullaby from the bottom of the sea.
Hush, foam rocker,
sleep, wave breaker.
Close your eyes and dream,
tide breaker.
A hush-filled bedtime rhyme for parents to share with their newborns, Merbaby’s Lullaby is an underwater cradlesong written by Jane Yolen and
As I walked out towards Eagle Cove, Skipping through a greening grove, I followed where the pathway led-- And spied a great big lake ahead.
BONUS Free Bird QR app download developed with Cornell Lab for streaming sounds, video, and other interactive features in the book
An unapologetic celebration of friendship and first crushes
“Archie loves Zack!”
“Zack loves Archie!”
Everyone said it was so.
But Archie hasn’t told Zack yet. And Zack hasn’t told Archie.
Roger and Adelia are the very best of friends. They’ve spent many springtimes collecting birds’ nests, autumns jumping into piles of colorful leaves, and winters building snowmen. When the time comes for Adelia to move away, the two friends must say good-bye. But Adelia has one parting gift for Roger: She will teach him, once and for all, how to climb a tree.
In 1843, fourteen-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas.
Yoomi loves Grandma's cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals.
Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue!
Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too.
Follow a stray cat as she braves the snowy city streets to find a home in this nearly-wordless picture book.
A calico cat with curious eyes cautiously approaches a grocery store. . . . only to be shooed away by the owner with a broom. She keeps wandering, and tries to climb on a city bus-- but the driver tells her to SCRAM!
This beautifully written, emotional debut perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt or Ali Benjamin tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they will never forget.
"An engaging, honest book." --Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life
This beautifully written, emotional debut perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt or Ali Benjamin tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they will never forget.
"An engaging, honest book." --Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life
From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a heartfelt story about the sweetness and stings of middle-school friendship.
Ants have a colony.
Bats have a cloud.
Chickens have peeps,
where they can get loud.
All the way from A to Z, this colorful alphabet primer celebrates all kinds of diverse families, giving each animal family a name.
An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.
I am a canvas
Being painted on
By the words of my family
Friends
Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in their favorite accessory, a perfect gift this Mother's Day!
A New York Times bestseller!
A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.
The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!
Now in board book "An exuberant . . . ode to the fun of fashion." --Shelf Awareness
For Lizzy Winston, one week will change everything.
Three monster brothers get into trouble in a wacky adventure to save their failing pizza parlor!
Monster brothers Wolfie, Jackson, and Roy are in for some serious competition when the gigantic corporation, Happy Leaf, moves into their hometown of Oak Hollow and wants to buy their pizza parlor.
“The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes.” —Kirkus
Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high-schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before.
New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima presents the first installment in a thrilling new fantasy series, in which the lives of Han Alister and the brave Princess Raisa collide in a magical and dangerous adventure.$9.99ISBN: 9780062380951Availability: BackorderedPublished: HarperTeen - March 7th, 2017A New York Times bestseller now in paperback, this dazzling beginning to the Shattered Realms series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.
$11.99ISBN: 9780062381040Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: HarperTeen - March 3rd, 2020In this indispensable conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shattered Realms series, master storyteller Cinda Williams Chima delivers spellbinding action, bittersweet reunions, and dazzling revelations.
$28.50ISBN: 9781532134913Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business days
(PLEASE NOTE: This book cannot be returned!)Published: Magic Wagon - August 1st, 2019Email or call for priceISBN: 9781532134920Availability: Hard to find: allow 24 hours for information
(PLEASE NOTE: This book cannot be returned!)Published: Magic Wagon - August 1st, 2019T o Alex has taken the twins on a camping trip in the woods. Everything is going great until they discover their perfect campsite has been ruined by wildlife. But, the twins and their uncle don't let that take any of the sparkle out of the campout. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
$7.99ISBN: 9781733448901Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business days
(PLEASE NOTE: This book cannot be returned!)Published: Dolly R Sickles - August 27th, 2019In the summer of 1957, the children of Peak City are about to learn a hard lesson. When Peggy Noodle moves into the neighborhood, speculation is high that she'll be a shoe-in for the basketball team--after all, she's tall and adventurous and everyone assumes she'll be a star.
$14.99ISBN: 9781947834316Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Blue Crow Books - December 3rd, 2018**Winner of the Bronze Medal in the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.**
"Fans of The Handmaid's Tale and Never Let Me Go will devour The Bond." -Lisa Williams Kline, award-winning author of One Week of You
Trust what you see, not what you're told.
$14.99ISBN: 9781947834484Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Blue Crow Books - August 15th, 2020In the second book in the INDIE-award-winning Bond Trilogy, warrior Fir leads his brothers on a quest for salvation that will threaten everything he holds dear.
$17.99ISBN: 9781506455549Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Beaming Books - April 21st, 2020I love me from my mouth and chin
all the way down to my knees and shins.
This affirming picture book features a diversity of races and ethnicities, physical features, body types, abilities and disabilities. I Love Me teaches all kids they have many, many reasons to love themselves.
$17.99ISBN: 9781561459384Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Peachtree Publishing Company - April 1st, 2019A 2020 CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book by Kelly Starling Lyons and Daniel Minter is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions.
$4.99ISBN: 9780062951076Availability: On our shelvesPublished: HarperCollins - September 1st, 2020A Geisel Honor-winning series! "Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud." —Kirkus (starred review)
$4.99ISBN: 9780062951090Availability: On our shelvesPublished: HarperCollins - September 1st, 2020A 2021 Geisel Honor Book!
Ty can’t wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try.
$16.99ISBN: 9780807579459Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Albert Whitman & Company - April 1st, 2020Tiara has a gift for storytelling; her momma has a gift for making hats. When a new store opens that sells cheaper hats, Momma has to set her dreams aside, but Tiara has an idea for helping Momma's dreams come true again.
$15.95ISBN: 9781734509403Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business days
(PLEASE NOTE: This book cannot be returned!)Published: Sarah's Book Enterprises - January 30th, 2020It's hard enough dealing with the effects of World War II sending his father and grandfather to the Pacific theater, but now seventeen-year-old Jonathon Thomas has to deal with real and imaginary earthquakes. To make matters worse his school principal has warned him and his schoolmates of potential spies in the neighborhood. How's he supposed to recognize a spy?
$17.99ISBN: 9780385378437Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Schwartz & Wade - September 8th, 2015The fastest man in the West meets his match in this deliciously clever original tall tale. With his extra-long legs, Jackrabbit McCabe can outrun anything on the American frontier: horses, trains, and even twisters. So of course, everyone in the town of Windy Flats always counts on his speed when a message has to get out fast.
$17.99ISBN: 9781250295088Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Roaring Brook Press - April 23rd, 2019Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments.
Today, I will be fierce!$17.99ISBN: 9780316452441Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - February 16th, 2021Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada meets Everybody Poops in this silly story about a baby whose first word—POOP!—isn't getting the message across.
Everyone in Sam's family wants her to say their name for her first word. To convince her, Mama sings, Papa tells a story, and Nana draws. Even their neighbor Mr.$15.99ISBN: 9781943835034Availability: BackorderedPublished: Saint Pancratius Press - December 8th, 2015Ever since the ash dragon Kavariel killed her sister, fourteen-year-old Carine has hated dragons and the magic they bring.
Every year she endures the Festival when the dragon delivers his flame and enchantment to the capital city of Esten. The dragon's flame is powerful. It kills, but also provides magic that keeps the Heartless Ones at bay.Email or call for priceISBN: 9781936330874Availability: Hard to find: allow 24 hours for informationPublished: Holy Heroes - October 1st, 2019$16.99ISBN: 9780805098990Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - October 11th, 2016A high-stakes middle grade historical adventure through Yosemite National Park by the New York Times-bestselling author of Masterpiece.
$8.99ISBN: 9781510753440Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Sky Pony - August 25th, 2020"Set in the waning days of World War II Hiroshima, this is an extraordinary story with its universal themes of family, life, and love. . . " —Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author of Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Skies
Yuriko was happy growing up in Hiroshima when it was just her and Papa.$16.99ISBN: 9780807577677Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Albert Whitman & Company - November 1st, 2018Your giraffe wants to learn how to ski—but but not on the bunny hill. She wants to go down the big scary slope! Enjoy this riotous journey as the narrator tries to reign their giraffe in—and learns something about courage along the way.
$7.99ISBN: 9781620209745Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business days
(PLEASE NOTE: This book cannot be returned!)Published: Emerald House Group - August 20th, 2020Fraidy Brady is scared He doesn't know if he will enjoy his class trip to the Fancy Feline History Museum. The sights and sounds scare him so much that he tries to find a way to get out of the trip. But once he is there, Fraidy Brady realizes that there is nothing to be afraid of after all, and learns important tips for stranger safety.
$17.99ISBN: 9781250189219Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Roaring Brook Press - April 21st, 2020This humorous picture book from sister duo Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie and illustrator Victoria Maderna follows Ronan the Barbarian as he he grows from being just a rough-and-tumble warrior to Ronan the Librarian--a rough-and-tumble warrior who loves books.
Ronan was a mighty barbarian.
He invaded. He raided. And back home, he traded.$16.99ISBN: 9780807534434Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Albert Whitman & Company - April 1st, 2019Kiely's been famous her entire life, but when a baby sister appears on the scene, she feels like a has-been. Now Kiely has to figure out how to gain back the attention of her adoring fans (her family), even if it means sharing the spotlight.
$16.99ISBN: 9780807534403Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Albert Whitman & Company - March 1st, 2018Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It’s exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it! She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather’s birthday. When she messes it up, she’s worried she’s lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her.Email or call for priceISBN: 9780807561300Availability: Hard to find: allow 24 hours for informationPublished: Albert Whitman & Company - September 1st, 2019When Monkey finds a camera, Chameleon discovers that he loves to photobomb everyone! But Chameleon’s photobombing starts to drive the other animals bananas. Can they find a way to stop his wild antics?$17.99ISBN: 9781499804966Availability: On our shelvesPublished: little bee books - April 3rd, 2018Nate loves sharks. He reads shark books every day, watches sharks on TV, and talks about them nonstop. He even likes to pretend he's a shark wherever he goes! However, there is one small problem. . .
$18.00ISBN: 9780812985719Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Random House Trade Paperbacks - August 4th, 2020NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf AwarenessWonderbook (Revised and Expanded): The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (Paperback)
$24.99ISBN: 9781419729669Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Abrams Image - July 3rd, 2018Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also exploits the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking.
$16.00ISBN: 9780385480017Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Anchor - September 1st, 1995An essential volume for generations of writers young and old, Bird by Bird is a modern classic. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition will continue to spark creative minds for years to come.
$16.95ISBN: 9781948226134Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Catapult - April 2nd, 2019How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive. ―Maris Kreizman, Vulture
$24.95ISBN: 9781780673288Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Laurence King Publishing - February 18th, 2014This book offers practical help and guidance to aspiring illustrators. All areas of the job are covered – how to create a portfolio; the most effective ways to approach would-be clients; how to prepare for meetings and negotiate contracts; and how to handle, deliver, and bill a job.
$22.99ISBN: 9781452151991Availability: Ships from warehouse to store in 1-5 business daysPublished: Chronicle Books - August 16th, 2016Molly Bang's brilliant, insightful, and accessible treatise is now revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary.
$18.00ISBN: 9781982159375Availability: On our shelvesPublished: Scribner - June 2nd, 2020Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work
